This is an art project which will seek to explore consumerism, advertising strategy & its effects, globalisation and other issues through series of postcards which will be left in the environment for people to find. Hopefully this blog will develop into an collaborative artwork.Anyone who has followed the link from the postcards to this blog, or who is interested in the themes is welcome to comment on the existing images or create and upload their own.
POPCARDS
POPCARDSPopCards are inspired by Andy Warhol's dollar sign & other Pop Art from the 1960s onwards, and can be taken as either a critique or celebration of consumerism.
POSTCARD APPROPRIATIONS
We usually receive postcards that portray places in their best light, or which sometimes don't reflect the real essence of a place. In terms of photography at least, it is often the 'other' in towns, cities & villages which offers a more interesting subject matter.
Please feel free to send your own postcard appropriations. It would be great to have a showcase works from around the UK, and abroad. Images can be sent via email to postcardsanon@hotmail.co.uk
1 comment:
Hey, very interesting project--I recently started my own postcard blog, but the project is very different from yours--I'm documenting all the postcards my father has ever sent me (I've unearthed about 320 so far) and blogging about our relationship and memories surrounding the postmarked dates. I think I have a few UK postcards, and will see what else I could send your way that may be appropriate for your site. Good luck with the project.
Post a Comment